Tag Archives: seals

Forvie NNR – the first 60 years

Posted on February 3, 2020 by NatureScot

Forvie has long been a special place. Back when people started to settle near the mouth of the river Ythan at the end of the ice age, it was a place rich in wildlife – or food as it would … Continue reading →

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Very superstitious – nature and folklore in the spotlight

Posted on September 13, 2019 by NatureScot

Explore Scotland’s natural environment and you will soon discover that it is packed full of folklore and superstition. Down through the years a close connection with nature led people to interpret its signs and symbols in many weird and wonderful ways. … Continue reading →

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Isle of May welcomes record visitor numbers – again!

Posted on October 15, 2018 by NatureScot

It’s been a fabulous year on the SNH-owned Isle of May National Nature Reserve in the Firth of Forth. Famed for its large puffin colonies, the island welcomed a record number of visitors again this year – the fourth consecutive season … Continue reading →

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The harbour seals of Loch Fleet NNR

Posted on May 30, 2018 by NatureScot

As part of our ‘Marine’ themed month, a collaborative blog has been written by Adam Rose (SNH Operations Officer, Sutherland) and Becky Hewitt (University of Aberdeen). They tell us about Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve, with a particular emphasis on … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Great Trails – The Ayrshire Coastal Path

Posted on December 30, 2015 by NatureScot

It is on the doorstep for a large chunk of Scotland’s population yet arguably one of our least known Great Trails. Step forward Jimmy Begg who introduces you to The Ayrshire Coastal Path, a route that takes in 161 km … Continue reading →

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Islands at the edge of the world: exploring St Kilda’s sea caves

Posted on September 21, 2015 by NatureScot

The World Heritage Site, St Kilda, lies 41 miles west of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides and is the most remote part of the British Isles. With life on the islands becoming increasingly challenging, the archipelago’s last 36 human residents … Continue reading →

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Taynish National Nature Reserve

Posted on November 27, 2014 by NatureScot

There are several popular National Nature Reserves in the Argyll area – Taynish, Glen Nant, Moine Mhor and Glasdrum Wood. Here Alan Martin and Doug Bartholomew give an insight into one of the most spectacular of these special spots with … Continue reading →

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Naturally Scottish

Posted on November 13, 2013 by NatureScot

Did you know that we have a series of booklets – free to download on our website – covering some of the most interesting species in Scotland ?  Our Naturally Scottish publications offer an insight into the lives of what … Continue reading →

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